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SeanBM   
14 Mar 2010
USA, Canada / Are you a US citizen? Test for Americans. [67]

I am not defending anything but the laws and ethics of my nation.

But you get excited at the prospect of shooting down Poland any chance you get.
Perhaps you will learn from this perhaps not.

Though it is a convenient way for people here to dismiss me.

Only because you are so brutal to Poland and jump (how high?) to America's flag.
There is nothing wrong with either really but together it lessens your case.
I know you understand what I am saying and I bear no grudge against you, I even understand why you do it (to an extent) but I am just saying how I see it.
SeanBM   
14 Mar 2010
USA, Canada / Are you a US citizen? Test for Americans. [67]

I have said I will be beelzebub's friend and rather than point out how he continuously points the finger at Poland but jumps to the defence of his country, I will say this... oh wait I am finished.

Although I think I understand enkidu's original reason for asking loaded questions, I think they are not real questions.
The American people are no more to blame for the war in Afghanistan's "War on terror", than the Polish. So before condemning another nation, perhaps you ought to inform or what you are really doing is blaming, your own people before pointing fingers.

enkidu:

1) Are you sure that the Osama is the real ringleader? How do you know that? What convinced you?

Terrorism is an abstraction.

2) Are you aware of the fact that he was trained by the CIA?

And Polish are in the war too?

3) Are you sure that on Guantanamo bay there are terrorist only. How do you know that?

And that Poland with some other European countries were used as illegal "detention centres" too?

4) Are you aware of the fact that the US has invaded the Haiti a few times during 20th century?

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And Poland Afghanistan? After all you sent soldiers there and what did they ever do to you?

5) Are you aware of the fact that mujahedins (US allies in the 1990) and talibs (current enemies) are virtually the same men?"

So Poland is occupying Afghanistan?
SeanBM   
13 Mar 2010
News / Polish Immigrants Leave America for Europe [210]

I was really surprised by a statistic recently pulished

I was surprised by a statistic I read that the Irish diaspora are the richest in America.
I don't know if it is true but if it is even close to being true it is impressive, since Irish people were not wanted and treated like sub-humans for quite a while.

I will try to find the link.

It is also what I love most about America, that with hard work and some good ideas anyone can make it :)
SeanBM   
13 Mar 2010
Life / Food deliveries in Poland [18]

People in Poland do not eat out as much as some other countries, I agree.

But what about drivers...

They clear the roads and they do do it.

if a employee on a scooter slipped crashed and killed himself, then that would be the end of that business, and myself as a potential entrepreneur/owner.

Could that not happen anyway?
SeanBM   
12 Mar 2010
Life / Food deliveries in Poland [18]

I don't know of any good Chinese places in Krakow.
Sure there are lots of so called Chinese restaurants but it is Polish Chinese food, if you know what I mean. And very poor quality, tasteless but big and cheap.

If anyone knows of a place, let me know as I wouldn't mind some Asian food every now and again.
SeanBM   
12 Mar 2010
Life / Food deliveries in Poland [18]

Vietnamese kiosks?

I don't know if they are Vietnamese, they do the whole Chinese kitsch decor thing.
They are called "Asia to go" and more are opening up.
It is literally just two woks with the food on it them.

Pizza delivery is popular here on occasion not like in Norway where it has become the staple diet.
SeanBM   
12 Mar 2010
Life / Food deliveries in Poland [18]

Its more of an Australian thing.

?
This is the first I have heard that Australia has delivery but you all live so far away, is it like the flying doctors?, good to see you catching up with Europe :)

Secondly, in winter the food would freeze before it got to the recipient.

No it doesn't, it is insulated in transit.

Here in Gliwice, there is a joint specifically named 2Go.

In Krakow there are very small outlets with fast Chinese food in them, you can get chicken with noodles or chicken with rice. 10Zl and some nut,sweet or spicy sauce, they are relatively new and not bad after a few pints.
SeanBM   
12 Mar 2010
UK, Ireland / The Daily Mail - coverage of the Polish people [161]

why would they do it in the UK...?

I think the point is that it is sensationalist right-wing rubbish that fuels prejudice.
On building sites this is the main form of reading and I was shocked at what was written on "The Metro", the free underground tabloid, pure and utter rubbish.

But there are good newspapers and I think most Brits know about the agenda of these rag mags.
SeanBM   
12 Mar 2010
UK, Ireland / The Daily Mail - coverage of the Polish people [161]

I thought the swan eating thing was a joke..! Did they actually print that rubbish....?

Calls for clampdown on river bandits from eastern Europe[
dailymail.co.uk/news/article-473578/Sorry-poached-swans-Calls-clampdown-river-bandits-eastern-Europe.html

So... the question is how much The Daily Mail changed British attitude toward Polish people?

Read the comments under the main article in the above link.
SeanBM   
12 Mar 2010
UK, Ireland / The Daily Mail - coverage of the Polish people [161]

There are a load of these tabloids, Daily Star, The Daily Mirror, The Daily Sport, The Sun, The Morning Star, the Metro, News of the World etc...

Quantifying how much of an effect they have on the attitudes of the readers would be difficult.
SeanBM   
12 Mar 2010
Off-Topic / ANYONE HEAR A STRANGE NOISE IN WARSAW....? [45]

a small town in Yorkshire

This will always make me think of "hammer house of horror".
A small town with a big secret hidden in the moors....
It also explains why you refer to us as earthlings :)

It's safe - really.

Good plan, lure him out.
Just leave a can of beans out, that'll smoke him out.
SeanBM   
11 Mar 2010
Off-Topic / ANYONE HEAR A STRANGE NOISE IN WARSAW....? [45]

One thing is very clear wildrover, if that is your real name...
You seem to know an awful lot about the strange noise.
Care to comment on how you came about this knowledge?
SeanBM   
11 Mar 2010
History / Polish armored trains form I and II World War [32]

armoured train had made a difference to any battle

If you think about it though, they didn't have to make a direct difference, being able to supply the troops is half the battle and what quicker, safer and more efficient way was there but by armoured train?

I suppose air-drops, can you air-drop bombs for your own troops to use? I suppose you can deactivate some of them?
SeanBM   
11 Mar 2010
UK, Ireland / Which country is more corrupt - Poland or the UK? [35]

I don't know which is more corrupt. They are just different.

I believe that Britain has institutionalised corruption, with human right privacy laws and actions comparable to that of China.

But Poland does have it's Scandals, I think Britain would have less corruption, when it comes to E.U. funds :) :) :)

It is also a matter of how you ''dress up'' corruption, with a bowler hat or a moustache ? (clearly making Charley Chaplin the most corrupt man ever :p

It is very unpopular to say anything positive about Poland on these forums but in reality (mine anyway:) it is getting better and is much further ahead, development wise, than I would have given it credit for.

So to summarise, the most corrupt countries are the ones that don't talk about corruption, it is everywhere but when the media is controlled you know you are up sugar creek without a paddle.
SeanBM   
11 Mar 2010
UK, Ireland / Which country is more corrupt - Poland or the UK? [35]

The biggest road building companies here in Poland are Skanska (Swedish), Stargag (Austrain), Alpine Bau (German), Dragados (Spanish?) share most of the roadworks here.

I have heard of China, India and Turkey doing odd projects but non from Belarus but that isn't to say they don't.
SeanBM   
11 Mar 2010
UK, Ireland / Which country is more corrupt - Poland or the UK? [35]

You have to ask the question why such a phenomenal difference.

I think I may have an answer.

Belarus, China, India and Turkey

All aforementioned countries are known for their dismal wages, non-existent worker's unions and have huge human rights issues.

And before anyone starts on one, check where your clothes, your pens, laptops, furniture etc is made and the human rights violations.
SeanBM   
11 Mar 2010
UK, Ireland / Which country is more corrupt - Poland or the UK? [35]

Construction companies from as far afield as Belarus, China, India and Turkey are lining up to build roads in Poland.

I am aware of that, I have seen some of their projects, some failed but this is not a point about corruption which is the topic not who is doing the job.

I really don't know what your point is?
SeanBM   
11 Mar 2010
UK, Ireland / Which country is more corrupt - Poland or the UK? [35]

On a side note, I love the fact that we and we alone of all humans throughout history have access to the largest library ever known, the internet.

I don't doubt that there have been corruption cases but I would find it hard to believe that Poland is in the top five worst corruption cases for E.U funds (New accession countries or not, allocated to roads or not.)

I base my opinion on the amount of reapplications for even more funding because projects have been so successful. This means that previous monies have been accounted for and everyone is happy to continue, the way it ought to be.

And don't even start me on Greece ;)

As in previous years, Denmark is perceived as the least corrupt among EU countries, with a score of 9.3, followed by Sweden, Finland and the Netherlands. At the lower end, Greece, Bulgaria and Romania share last place with 3.8. They are followed by Italy, which also registered a major slide compared to last year, and now ranks below Poland and Lithuania as well as EU candidate Turkey and Cuba in the corruption stakes.

EUobserver
SeanBM   
11 Mar 2010
UK, Ireland / Which country is more corrupt - Poland or the UK? [35]

I heard that Ireland way back when, spent much of the money that was allocated for road building and when they took a look it was gone and they had to get more money but I am not sure as to the validity of this rumour.

Never-mind Bulgaria spending 1% of the allocated E.U. funds due to corruption scandals, whereas Poland spent 98% of the E.U. funds and were complaining about the 2%.

Bulgaria's corruption problems

Romania Risks EU Funds Freeze Over Corruption

I just don't see it as being "more expensive in PL than every other EU country" due to corruption and I would like some evidence to the contrary if it is at all true.

Otherwise we are all in here just talking rubbish and making up things hahahaha (as if I would ever talk rubbish :)
SeanBM   
11 Mar 2010
UK, Ireland / Which country is more corrupt - Poland or the UK? [35]

roadbuilding being the more expensive in PL than every other EU country

I don't believe this statement is even close to being true in relation to curruption.
Could you please show some evidence to back this claim up, please?
SeanBM   
11 Mar 2010
Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]

Chapter 1 Guinness 1

1: In the beginning there was Admin and a computer.

2: And the website was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the net. And the Spirit of Poland moved upon the face of the keyboard.

(admin's own country).

3: And Admin said, Let there be light: and there was light.

4: And Admin saw the light, that it was good: and Admin divided the light from the darkness.

5: And Admin called the light background, and the darkness he called font.

6: And for six long hours Admin created this his website
7: And on the seventh hour Admin ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh hour from all his work which he had made.

8: And Admin blessed the seventh hour, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which Admin created and made.

9: And Admin had Angels to steer his flock on the right path giving them special powers to edit posts, communicate in fire red, to exalt threads to stickies or to cast the wicked in to the abyss of suspension.

10: In this world he had created Admin was all knowing and all powerful. He had the power to resurrect threads, he can read your private messages but rumours of his mother being a virgin are greatly exaggerated.

11: He gaveth his flock free will and they did complain that people were being rude. And admin said onto his flock "You must believe in free will; there is no choice". But he considered this and in his infinite wisdom brought in to this rules. So It Shall Be typed, So It Shall Be Done.

The first draft of his commandments, known as the Javascripture, were as follows:

1. Thou shalt have no other sites spammed before me.
2. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image (Avatars).
3. Thou shalt not take the name of thy neighbours in vain.
4. Remember the topic, to keep it on topic.
5. Thou shalt not hijack threads.
6. Thou shalt not kill.
7. Thou shalt not commit adultery without describing what happened in detail.
8. Thou shalt not quote more than 100 words and pass it off as your own idea.
9. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
10. Thou shall not covet thy neighbour's ox, donkey, chicken or apple tree.


(Back then there was a lot of coveting;).

He started off with sacrifices (sacrificial Seanus was spared along with the virgin Southern) and floods to cleanse his flock but after careful consideration the almighty wise one decided ''Random Chat thread (deleted monthly)'' was better and less bloody.

And every month from that day forth Admin would not only deliver us from our sins but would delete them completely.

And Admin saw everything that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening became the morning on the sixth hour.

All items on this post are fictitious. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, or fairy tail books, is entirely coincidental or is intended purely as a satire, parody or spoof. Please see my... terms and conditions and disclaimer[/url].

Admin and Ewa did have an Apple Mac but it is only Microsoft propaganda that it is evil.

In Admin we trust.